Welcome to Santander

The north-central department of Santander is a patchwork of steep craggy mountains, deep canyons, plummeting waterfalls, raging rivers, unexplored caves and a temperate, dry climate. Mix them together and it's easy to see why Santander has become a favorite destination for outdoor lovers. Extreme-sports nuts can choose from white-water rafting, paragliding, caving, rappelling, hiking and mountain biking. Visitors with more sanity can enjoy exploring the rustic charms of colonial Barichara, strolling the whitewashed streets of Girón or getting their dance on in the nightclubs in the department capital city of Bucaramanga.

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Market Tour & Traditional Colombian Cooking Class in a Local Home in Bucaramanga

Edna lives in Bucaramanga, know as the City of Parks. She shares an apartment with her mother Margarita, and her son Juan Pablo. She loves to spend time with people and what better way to share than over a meal and a chat about food, culture and travel! Edna believes in eating well and uses only the best ingredients in her cooking. As you enjoy traditional Colombian dishes together, you will experience the joy of dining with a Colombian mother, and learn all the secrets about the most important ingredient in her cooking - love!Juan Pablo lived overseas for several years and and perfected his English while working on a cruise ship. Edna does not speak English, so Juan Pablo will serve as your translator.
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